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Soul Artist Management: It's been a fast passed year for German born Justin Petzschke, enjoying two strong seasons of shows and a brilliant campaign/lookbook season for a new face., It's been a fast passed year for German born Justin Petzschke, enjoying two strong seasons of shows and a brilliant campaign/lookbook season for a new face.

Supa Model MGMT: Before modelling, Ryan Matthews was a pro football player for Quarteirense in Portugal. He hung up his boots to find a career in the Fashion Industry, gaining campaigns for brands such as Stone Island and Woolrich.

wpcf-what-s-the-funniest-thing-that-has-happened-to-you-on-a-shoot: I arrived at a shoot and I wasn't feeling 100%. What i didn't realise was that I was getting progressively sick through the day but the client thought the mood looked great for the character I was playing. It was perfect for the reference

PRM: With a personal training / martial arts background that is routed in discipline and setting goals, it's easy to see how he can transfer these skills to give 100% to his model career., With a personal training / martial arts background that is routed in discipline and setting goals, it's easy to see how he can transfer these skills to give 100% to his model career.

wpcf-nickname: Xander’s a nickname itself, for Alexander, but no-one calls me the full name! Xander’s been shortened to Xan, Xan the Man, X-man...

wpcf-how-were-you-scouted: I had a photoshoot before leaving school, just so my parents had a memento of my time there, and the photographer told me she thought I should model. I left school, went away for the summer, and when I came back, after procrastinating I decided to go for a walk-in at Models 1. I’m so happy I did of course! They signed me and that’s how I started.

wpcf-what-s-your-best-feature: My self-assurance.

wpcf-top-3-beauty-grooming-products: Number one has to be my fist comb. And number two. Moisturiser might just take third spot.

wpcf-your-favourite-fragrance: Trussardi-Uomo

wpcf-what-s-been-your-most-lavish-purchase: I went to the States with a couple of my mates earlier this year to do a road trip from LA to Miami-incredible experience, and it would have to be that.

wpcf-what-are-your-hobbies: Playing sports(athletics and football), writing, watching great films, and I absolutely love music in general; listening and playing.

wpcf-what-is-your-fitness-regime: I go to the gym three or four times a week on top of my sports which keeps me in shape.

wpcf-if-you-were-not-modelling-what-would-you-be-doing: Studying hard for my English and Philosophy degree...! Ideally, though, as I said I absolutely love music and I want to get into production, specifically hip-hop production. Or travelling in Japan and Brazil...

wpcf-if-you-got-to-relive-one-day-in-your-modelling-career-it-would-be: It would have to be the day of my first ever show with Margaret Howell. Nothing ever beats the first experience of something you’ve been looking forward to for a long time; the adrenaline, the excitement, even the nerves. I’d love to go through that feeling again, so it would have to be that day.

wpcf-how-would-you-describe-happiness: Understand and accepting the fact that searching for happiness means you’ll never find it. Being content in the here and now is the right state to be.

wpcf-who-has-been-the-most-influential-person-in-your-modelling-career-to-date: All the amazing agents at Models 1!

wpcf-if-you-could-be-on-the-cover-of-any-magazine-it-would-be: Dazed

wpcf-what-s-the-funniest-thing-that-has-happened-to-you-on-a-shoot: Being told to smear black paint all over my face, and stuff my mouth with popcorn before spitting it all out, whilst smiling at the same time. Bearing in mind I was stood half-naked with my trousers round my ankles, in the middle of a park, in the middle of Winter. All the passers by were loving it...

wpcf-what-was-the-last-thing-to-make-you-cry: A story I was told by a good friend of mine.

wpcf-what-s-your-favourite-fashion-city-and-why: London-the diversity of its’ culture is reflected in the fashion. There are so so many different and unique niches and styles that are respected and considered ‘fashionable’; a diversity lacking in other fashion cities.

wpcf-who-are-your-idols: My parents.

wpcf-what-would-you-do-if-you-found-out-the-world-was-ending-in-24hrs: Spend all the money I have on the wackiest and most death-defying experiences possible in the time that I have left.

wpcf-what-would-you-do-if-you-found-out-the-world-was-ending-in-24hrs: fly to the nearest beach with my loved ones, get drunk and share stories about all that we love in this world.

wpcf-one-word-to-describe-yourself: Hangry

wpcf-how-much-money-would-you-need-to-shave-your-hair-off: a canal house would definitely do the job.

wpcf-additional-information: Besides from being a model I'm also a fulltime Swimtrainer in Amsterdam. Teaching grown up people how to swim better.
I've picked up photography since last year and am working on it to turn it into a next career.
unfortunately I quit smoking,
my new addiction is Cashew butter.

wpcf-if-you-got-to-relive-one-day-in-your-modelling-career-it-would-be: Probably the moment I felt like modelling was the right thing to do. We did a big campaign in Cape Town with OVS. The whole team was amazing. We did two days of shooting and one day of filming. I’ve never gained as much knowledge about modelling as I did during those three days.

wpcf-what-was-the-last-track-you-listened-to-on-your-ipod: Maneater by hall and oats

wpcf-what-is-your-biggest-fear: to see the world fall under control of communists.

wpcf-what-is-your-dream-country-to-visit: Brazil

wpcf-if-you-were-not-modelling-what-would-you-be-doing: I would be in school playing baseball, or working construction with my dad.

wpcf-if-you-got-to-relive-one-day-in-your-modelling-career-it-would-be: To a shoot in Norway that was absolutely breathtaking.

wpcf-if-you-could-swap-lives-with-a-celebrity-who-would-it-be: Brad Pitt, I would make things right with Angelina :)

wpcf-how-would-you-describe-happiness: Well like all moment of pure joy, relief and laughter! Like most good things in life happiness comes and goes.

wpcf-who-has-been-the-most-influential-person-in-your-modelling-career-to-date: Definitely my manager ken Harvey, he has guided me and always been there for me when I need him the most!

wpcf-if-you-could-be-on-the-cover-of-any-magazine-it-would-be: Vogue!

wpcf-what-s-the-funniest-thing-that-has-happened-to-you-on-a-shoot: Well a guy let me fly his plane after the shoot, we took a 30 minute flight over Illinois!

wpcf-what-was-the-last-thing-to-make-you-cry: My father at thanksgiving dinner, they were tears of joy, I was laughing so hard!

wpcf-what-s-your-favourite-fashion-city-and-why: NYC, I think there are so many different types of fashion from all over the world here, it’s inspirational for anyone who loves fashion! You also see some crazy outfits too!

wpcf-who-are-your-idols: Muhammad Ali and my father

wpcf-what-would-you-do-if-you-found-out-the-world-was-ending-in-24hrs: Either try to save it, or gather all my friends and family and have one big end of the world party.

wpcf-one-word-to-describe-yourself: Observant

wpcf-how-much-money-would-you-need-to-shave-your-hair-off: I’ll cut it for free and donate it to locks of Love. It’ll grow back :)

wpcf-what-s-been-your-most-lavish-purchase: All the necessities in building a home studio to produce my music.

wpcf-what-are-your-hobbies: My hobbies are sport and music... that is also my other work.

wpcf-what-is-your-fitness-regime: I use to workout an hour and half a day whenever i'm free from work.

wpcf-what-was-the-last-movie-you-watched: The Beach with Leonardo Di Caprio and Tilda Swinton

wpcf-what-was-the-last-track-you-listened-to-on-your-ipod: The new track that me and my brother will release! You could hear it soon too.

wpcf-what-is-your-biggest-fear: Is to work for someone that i don't care about and in the process, don't realise my dreams.

wpcf-what-is-your-dream-country-to-visit: Peru; it looks such an amazing place.

wpcf-if-you-were-not-modelling-what-would-you-be-doing: I'd probably be in my national rowing team or probably doing some normal job to finance my music. Who knows!

wpcf-if-you-got-to-relive-one-day-in-your-modelling-career-it-would-be: The day i had to move to NYC. That's the dream city, but LA is where i would now love to live for a while.

wpcf-if-you-could-swap-lives-with-a-celebrity-who-would-it-be: Will Smith. He's a person that i appreciate mentality and artistically.

wpcf-how-would-you-describe-happiness: Happiness for me is to make real what you only see in your dreams. Passion and perseverance are the keys for happiness and love.

wpcf-who-has-been-the-most-influential-person-in-your-modelling-career-to-date: The meeting i had with Renzo Rosso whilst working for Diesel. He has built such a big clothing empire starting with an simple vision but with a crazy determination to reach what he wanted.

wpcf-if-you-could-be-on-the-cover-of-any-magazine-it-would-be: My dream is to be on the cover of Rolling Stones one day.

wpcf-what-s-the-funniest-thing-that-has-happened-to-you-on-a-shoot: Being showered with honey whilst smoking a cigarette and still trying to look cool.

wpcf-what-was-the-last-thing-to-make-you-cry: It was after playing in front of 4000 people with my brother on my side and my sister and my best friends on the 1st line supporting us. The energy you get from the crowd and the feeling you get is something impossible to explain.

wpcf-what-s-your-favourite-fashion-city-and-why: My favourite fashion city is London, full of artists and inspired people in their perfect habitat. London has good energy and it's a beautiful city... the only problem for me is the rain.

wpcf-who-are-your-idols: My idols are Steve Jobs and Nelson Mandela. Icons made by their visions and determination that changed people lives and left an important mark on our human story.

wpcf-what-would-you-do-if-you-found-out-the-world-was-ending-in-24hrs: I would take my family to a crazy beautiful place and live with there my last hours, speaking about the great things we had till the moment came.

wpcf-one-word-to-describe-yourself: Perseverant

wpcf-how-much-money-would-you-need-to-shave-your-hair-off: If it's for a good reason and visibility, then not too much

wpcf-additional-information: I'm a Dj Producer, working in single and in duo with my younger brother, we are called Bro Berri. We have been already supported from some of the most famous djs and producers in the Electronic Dance Music scene. Starting soon a clothing brand and as soon as possible my independent record label. I'm directing also my music videos that you could find on YouTube and our Official Facebook page.

wpcf-how-were-you-scouted: My current manager (Mike Stallings) first saw me when I was 16 walking in Soho, NYC. He stopped me and asked if I was interested in being a model. I wasn’t at the time, he gave me his card but we didn’t contact each other afterwards. Two years later I was walking in Times Square, Mike recognized me and stopped me again! At that point I thought it was meant to be, and agreed to give it a shot.

wpcf-what-s-your-best-feature: Eyes.

wpcf-top-3-beauty-grooming-products: Coconut Oil, Kiehl’s Lip Balm

wpcf-your-favourite-fragrance: There was this Armani fragrance out when I was younger. Used to be in this sleek, matte grey tube, can’t remember the name but definitely that one. Sadly I can’t find it in stores anymore.

wpcf-what-s-been-your-most-lavish-purchase: It was a trip. My Russian bratva and I went on a 9-day trip to Ibiza the first week of August a few summers back.

wpcf-what-are-your-hobbies: Playing football, basketball, baseball, and billiards. I also really enjoy reading and traveling.

wpcf-what-is-your-fitness-regime: Hot yoga or HIIT training in the mornings. Lifting, boxing or cycling classes in the evenings.

wpcf-what-is-your-dream-country-to-visit: Been to Italy, but not the south. Naples and Sicily are places I’d really like to visit next.

wpcf-if-you-were-not-modelling-what-would-you-be-doing: Probably would be in class this very moment.

wpcf-if-you-got-to-relive-one-day-in-your-modelling-career-it-would-be: It would be my first Versace campaign. It was an amazing experience that I’ll never forget!

wpcf-if-you-could-swap-lives-with-a-celebrity-who-would-it-be: Is Putin a celebrity?! I’m curious to see how life is in his shoes and the way he perceives the world.

wpcf-how-would-you-describe-happiness: Happiness is knowing yourself in and out, the good and the bad, and loving yourself regardless. Happiness is also being able to share the experiences and real moments of the world with people you love.

wpcf-who-has-been-the-most-influential-person-in-your-modelling-career-to-date: Myself 5 years ago, last year, last month, or even yesterday. I’ve learned a lot through my own mistakes and respect the journey I’ve partaken in. I’m my own influencer.

wpcf-if-you-could-be-on-the-cover-of-any-magazine-it-would-be: GQ I’ve been on the back but not the front just yet ;)

wpcf-what-s-the-funniest-thing-that-has-happened-to-you-on-a-shoot: I was shooting for Sak’s 5th Avenue and there was this rickety-old stool on set. In the back of everyone’s head I think we all knew that it was going to break under someone, that someone happened to be me.

wpcf-what-was-the-last-thing-to-make-you-cry: Men cry?? :p

wpcf-what-s-your-favourite-fashion-city-and-why: Paris. The architecture, the atmosphere, and the little pieces of dark chocolate all cafes give you with your coffee. Also the Jazz scene there is fire.

wpcf-who-are-your-idols: I think Idol is a very strong word; I have plenty of people I respect and look up too. Besides my parents, I’d say Jim Carrey.

wpcf-what-would-you-do-if-you-found-out-the-world-was-ending-in-24hrs: I’d hang out with my little brother and sister and do the most silly, fun things imaginable.

wpcf-if-you-could-be-on-the-cover-of-any-magazine-it-would-be: All of them. ALL OF THEM.

wpcf-what-s-the-funniest-thing-that-has-happened-to-you-on-a-shoot: Most of my shoots are pretty funny. I guess one of the funniest moments in my career was doing Gangnam Style with my friends on stage at Life Ball in front of like 10,000 people or more haha

wpcf-what-was-the-last-thing-to-make-you-cry: I'm not going to elaborate on what made me last cry...

wpcf-what-s-your-favourite-fashion-city-and-why: Paris because it’s elegant and pretentious in a flattering way.

wpcf-who-has-been-the-most-influential-person-in-your-modelling-career-to-date: I am always watching how the models are doing but nobody. I am like I am. I never change and I wouldn’t do it. I always try to be the best version of Vito.

wpcf-how-were-you-scouted: When I was getting my haircut I was told I should consider modelling by one of the hairdressers and so i decided to send some natural photos of myself to some London-based model agencies and ended up signing with models 1 when I was 17.

wpcf-what-s-the-funniest-thing-that-has-happened-to-you-on-a-shoot: We were shooting on a boat and I fell in the water fully clothed!

wpcf-what-was-the-last-thing-to-make-you-cry: My nieces.

wpcf-what-s-your-favourite-fashion-city-and-why: Difficult question... I'll say NY, I come from an island and since I was a kid, I've seen this city from a far distance. Only in the movies, so maybe that's why I like it so much.

The Squad: German model Thorben Gärtner made his catwalk debut for Calvin Klein and has fronted the brand's lucrative swimwear and fragrance campaigns., German model Thorben Gärtner made his catwalk debut for Calvin Klein and has fronted the brand's lucrative swimwear and fragrance campaigns.

SUPA Model Management: American-born Ian Sharp made his catwalk walking for Valentino; followed by Jil Sander and Acne., American-born Ian Sharp made his catwalk walking for Valentino; followed by Jil Sander and Acne.

SUPA Model Management: All-round American model Chad White visits F.TAPE for a Digital Update during a brief visit to London after signing with Supa Model Management., All-round American model Chad White visits F.TAPE for a Digital Update during a brief visit to London after signing with Supa Model Management.

NEVS: Jon Dartnell recently signed to Nevs Models in London after being scouted whilst shopping on London's Oxford Street., Jon Dartnell recently signed to Nevs Models in London after being scouted whilst shopping on London's Oxford Street.

Request Models: Russell already has a Gant commercial and an editorial for Vogue Homme Japan (AW10) under his belt as well as walking for D&G and Dolce & Gabbana in Milan for AW11., Russell already has a Gant commercial and an editorial for Vogue Homme Japan (AW10) under his belt as well as walking for D&G and Dolce & Gabbana in Milan for AW11.

Storm: Andrej Pejic signed to Storm Models in February 2010 and headed straight to Paris Men’s Fashion Week in June where he walked for designers including Jean Paul Gaultier, Raf Simons, Paul Smith and John Galliano.

Next (London): Eli joined Next Models in July 2010 and has since shot ‘The Boys of London’ by Justin Wu for co:lab and most recently for Velour magazine, Vanity Teen, U-Mag and hair care label Bed Head.

Storm: Sam's editorial credits already include publications such as Pop, Dazed & Confused, Drama, Ponytail and German GQ as well as Topman’s SS10 campaign., Sam's editorial credits include publications such as Pop, Dazed & Confused, Drama, Ponytail and German GQ as well as Topman’s SS10 campaign.

Models 1: Sid’s edgy London look has seen him shoot from the likes of Arena Homme Plus, GQ Style, 10 magazine, Topman and Ben Sherman, having recently featured in a Wonderland magazine editorial entitled ‘Boy of the Season’.

Models 1: James has been shooting back-to-back editorials including GQ Style and Dazed & Confused with many more in the pipeline. For AW10 James also shot both the bstore and Margaret Howell look books.

Premier: Emmanuel Corre signed to Premier in April 2010 and has since shot the AW10 campaign for Iceberg’s diffusion line ‘ICE’, walked for Bernard Wilhelm in Paris and shot editorials for A Magazine and Dazed & Confused.

Models 1: Though scouted in summer 2008 Charlie's college commitments meant he could not work until early 2009, Jil Sander was quick off the mark and booked him exclusively for their show in Milan in January 2009.